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Description

This Guitar Center-exclusive J-200 EC limited-edition acoustic-electric from Epiphone pays homage to the classic Gibson SJ-200, also known as the King of the Flattops. This limited-edition 12-string version features a Super Jumbo body with maple back and sides, a solid spruce top for outstanding tone and a hard maple neck with a SlimTaper D profile for optimal comfort and playability regardless of skill level. Equipped with a Fishman Sonicore undersaddle pickup and Presys preamp, the J-200 EC also includes a bridge with the legendary Mustache shape and a pickguard highlighted by iconic J-200 graphics.
Epiphone J-200 Studio Limited-Edition 12-String Guitar Center-Exclusive Acoustic-Electric Guitar Vintage Sunburst
Epiphone J-200 Studio Limited-Edition 12-String Guitar Center-Exclusive Acoustic-Electric Guitar Vintage Sunburst
Epiphone J-200 Studio Limited-Edition 12-String Guitar Center-Exclusive Acoustic-Electric Guitar Vintage Sunburst

Features

  • Solid spruce top and maple body
  • Maple neck with 1960s SlimTaper "D" profile
  • Pau ferro fingerboard and bridge
  • Fishman Sonicore undersaddle pickup and presys preamp

Specs

Body
  • Body type: Super Jumbo
  • Top wood: Solid spruce
  • Back & sides: Maple
Neck
  • Neck shape: Slim Taper D
  • Nut width: 1.68"
  • Fingerboard: Pau Ferro
  • Neck wood: Maple
  • Scale length: 25.5"
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Bridge: Pau ferro
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: Fishman Undersaddle pickup
Other
  • Tuning machines: Sealed high-ratio
  • Orientation: Right-handed
  • Number of strings: 12 string
  • Country of origin: Indonesia

Reviews

4.45

11 Reviews

91%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Great instrument.
A beautiful well constructed 12 string

Most Liked Positive Review

5

In Love Again and Quickly

I play solo gigs three nights per week in the spring/summer/fall in a small Colorado mountain town. Guitar, harmonica, and vocals through two matching Fishman Loudbox Artist amps. I bought my first Epiphone EJ200 in ebony in 2014 thinking that in the event it didn't play well, it would look fantastic on the wall. I took it along with my Gibson Super Jumbo 200 to the next Friday's gig. I got halfway through with the Gibson, and decided to try the new ebony Epiphone EJ200. I was astounded. I have since used the ebony, "Black Dog" for 95% of my performances since. "Oh, I thought it was a Gibson. It's only an Epiphone."---"Right. The Gibson is in the gig bag. It's my backup." I have since purchased two more Epiphone EJ200s. I saw this 12 string offered last week asd a "limited edition" and ordered it immediately. I have owned an Ovation Custom Legend 12 string for over fifteen years, gorgeous and gig worthy, and well as a Rickenbacker 360 12 string for two decades which is also a dandy. I have had two 30 minute sessions both unplugged and plugged in with this new Epiphone EJ 200 12 string, and like the original ebony 6 string, "Black Dog", this new EJ200 12 is astounding. It is visibly gorgeous. Ir frets more easily and more naturally than some of my 6 string guitars. (I own 15---"tools" that pay for themselves) And the sound both unplugged and plugged in is angelic, or at least remarkable. I think I've found another "Oh, I thought it was a Gibson" incredible instrument by Epiphone. I've been performing gigs for about three decades now. It would have been nice to have owned this baby years ago. Thank you Epiphone, and thank you Guitar Center for getting this thing where it belongs, strapped around my neck and in my hands. Wonderful guitar!!!!

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Most Liked Negative Review

1

A big disappointment

After buying and receiving his guitar I'm really surprised by all the glowing reviews here. I only had to play it for a few minutes to be completely underwhelmed and disappointed. First of all, it has a neck like a tree trunk and the fretboard is unusually wide. In addition, I felt like the sound of it was very small considering it's such a big guitar. Also, the balance of it was way off, making it really uncomfortable to play. I know that all new guitars need a setup, but this one was borderline unplayable, with the "G" string sounding like a sitar. On the plus side, I did feel like the tuners were very good, smooth and accurate. Thankfully Guitar Center has a very musician friendly return policy, and my money was cheerfully refunded. All the great reviews definitely influenced my decision to buy this guitar, so I thought I should offer my take, which is in pretty radical opposition to the reviews here.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Practicing6
  2. Recording6
  3. Jamming4
  4. Small Venues4
  5. School Bands2
Cons
  1. Fat neck1
  2. Felt cheap1
  3. Requires Constant Tuning1
  4. Weak sound1
  5. My wife may become jealous.1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced5
  2. Professional Musician4
  3. Novice1
Pros
  1. Fun To Play8
  2. Good Audio7
  3. Good Feel7
  4. Stays In Tune7
  5. Consistent5

Reviewed by 11 customers

  • Beautiful 12 string

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byJoey

    fromOrange,CT

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Epiphone knocked it out of the park with this. Plays and sounds absolutely incredible. Went and tried a few 12 strings and wasn't impressed at all saw this one by itself in the corner and bought it within 5 mins of playing it

  • Wish list fulfilled

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byB

    fromPA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Purchased for my grandson. He was completely surprised and thrilled. He tuned it immediately (didn't require much) and started playing. He loves it and to the rest of us the sound is great!

  • Great instrument.

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byDan

    fromFlorida

    Great overall, only has one small blemish. The binding on treble side at the 9th fret has a small nick that has been smoothed over slightly. Everything else is what I expected from an Epiphone acoustic.

  • I like the way an Epiphone J200 feels and plays

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byBruce

    fromJacksonville, FL

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Bought as a pair for my 6 year old J-200E 6 string.

  • A big disappointment

    1

    submitted3 years ago

    byDave

    fromSeattle,WA

    After buying and receiving his guitar I'm really surprised by all the glowing reviews here. I only had to play it for a few minutes to be completely underwhelmed and disappointed. First of all, it has a neck like a tree trunk and the fretboard is unusually wide. In addition, I felt like the sound of it was very small considering it's such a big guitar. Also, the balance of it was way off, making it really uncomfortable to play. I know that all new guitars need a setup, but this one was borderline unplayable, with the "G" string sounding like a sitar. On the plus side, I did feel like the tuners were very good, smooth and accurate. Thankfully Guitar Center has a very musician friendly return policy, and my money was cheerfully refunded. All the great reviews definitely influenced my decision to buy this guitar, so I thought I should offer my take, which is in pretty radical opposition to the reviews here.

  • I'm back.

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byDaniel B.

    fromPagosa Springs, Colorado

    I took this guitar out for its first gig two days ago and its second gig yesterday. Plugged into a Fishman Loud Box Artist, the guitar sounded angelic. With a touch of flange, it blew even my mind. I play three nights per week now and look forward to the summer season. I have an old ebony EJ200 plugged into the Loud Box on my left and the EJ200 !2 plugged into the other matching Loud Box on my right. I reach for one and then the other. Thanks to Guitar Center, it's certainly a groovy thing. Excellent guitar. Thanks again!

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Q&A

Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byMichael

    fromundisclosed

    Is any part of this guitar synthetic or laminate

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The top, back and sides of the J-200 are laminated.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byJellyroll Jim

    fromPlatteville, WI

    Can I put banjo strings on this guitar?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    I don't think so. You can try. I don't think it would hurt it.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byDenny

    fromSioux City Iowa

    What is the Nut width on guitar

    Open Reply - Thomas
    43 mm / 1.692 in

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byWerner

    fromTobin Ca.

    What hardshell case fits the Epiphone J 200 jumbo accoustic?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    "Gator GC-DREAD-12 Deluxe Dreadnought 6/12-String Guitar Case"

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byWerner

    fromTobin ca.

    My Epiphone J 200 twelve string accoustic has an "inspired by Gibson" on the label in the guitar. Is this an Inspired by Gibson model?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    No, it isn’t.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byJohn

    fromCape Canaveral, Florida

    What is the saddle and nut made from? Bone or plastic?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Plastic

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byJohn

    fromRichmond, VA

    The top specification states solid spruce. Is it Sitka Spruce? If not,what type of spruce is it?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    I’m very sorry, the manufacturer has not made that information available.